Meet a Harper Senior Langford Metzger
Langford Charles Metzger, born July 31 1943, son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Metzger, active in FFA. He judged poultry, ranked fifth in state land judging as a sophomore, serves as sheriff in a junior play, stars in Mumbo Jumbo, and participates in Math Spanish and FFA clubs, Round-up staff, and Longhorn photographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langford Charles Metzger
Langford
Lawrence Metzger
F.F.A
Milburn County
Longhorn
Harper High Band Attends Fiesta in San Antonio
The Harper High School Band under director Henry M Streety rode from Kerrville to San Antonio for a Saturday outing. They visited Brackenridge Park Chinese Sunken Gardens and the San Antonio Zoo, rode Playland Park rides, ate at Luby's, and joined the Fiesta Flambeau parade crowd on Houston Street before returning home. Sponsors included Mr Streety and several district mothers. Band Boosters Club thanked for support.
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Harper High School
Henry M. Streety
Kerrville
San Antonio
Brackenridge Park
San Antonio Zoo
Playland Park
Luby’s
Houston Street
Streety
Chester Bernhardt
Francis Fritz
Marie Taylor
Belton Tatsch
Band
Boosters Club
Harper FFA Land Judging Team Takes Second At State Contest
Harper FFA Land Judging Team coached by Clayton Lassy earned second place at the state Land Judging Contest on Friday April 22 receiving a golden cup. Individual Leslie Esquell finished second high and won a belt buckle. teammates were Lloyd Wendel Charles Ahrens and Lawrence Metzger Jr. This marks Harper's second top five finish in three years seeking national competition in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Ffa
Clayton @lassey
Leslie Esquell
Lloyd Wendel
Charles Ahrens
Lawrence Metzger Jr
Harper
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Mlmbo Jlmkor
Junior Class Dance at Schmidt Hall Held in 1961
The Junior Class of 1961 held a dance at Schmidt's Hall on April 23 with ten attendees. They thank sponsor H B Schmidt for use of his hall and plan the upcoming prom for May.
Longhorn Band Attends Fiesta Flambeau Parade in San Antonio
The Longhorn Band and Band Instructor Henry Streety traveled by chartered bus from Kerrville to San Antonio to view the Fiesta Flambeau Parade Saturday night. Attending with them were parents Belton Tatsch, Mesdame Francis Fritz, Chester Bernhardt, and Marie Taylor.
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Henry Streety
Belton Tatsch
Mesdame
Francis’ Fritz
Chester Bernhardt
Marie Taylor
San Antonio
Kerrville
Western Day at High School Brings Schoolyard Contests
On Thursday April 20 Western Day sponsored by the Student Council drew students in western attire to the park for contests at 1 30. Winners include Class Singing seniors first Sophomores second Sack Races Logan first John Wayne second Bonnie third Three Legged Races Malcolm and Sally first Logan and Bonnie second Shay and John Wayne third Boys Tug of War tie first Seniors second Girls Tug of War Sam Memes first Seniors second Girls Foot Races Gay first Bonnie second Shay third Boys Foot Races Daniel first Jack second Chinning John Wayne first Gail second Prizes were candy. Bonnie Friedrich was named most typical western girl Lamar tze most typical western boy. Judges were Lavern Nadene John T Lawrence M and Charles A.
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Logan
John Wayne
Bonnie
Malcolm
Sally
Shay
T SA
Gay
Daniel
Jack
Gail
Bonnie Friedrich
Ila
Lamartz
Lavern
Nadene
John T
Lawrence M
Charles A
Eighth Grade Responses About a Kemangeh Violin
Dee asks eighth graders what to do with a kemangeh a violin used by Mohammedans and students reply with quirky actions Patsy stomp Kay ride Jan leave it alone Peg hit it Barry sell it Jay fiddle with it Jim drink it Bruce throw it in the river The term kemangeh appears with its cultural note and student reactions.
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Dee
Patsy
Kay
Jan
Peg
Barry
Jay
Jim
Bruce
Faith and Freedom in a World of Nuclear Threats
The article argues that two ideologies wield immense weapons and threaten humanity while urging Americans to strengthen faith and uphold God given rights. It cites Bishop Sheen on conviction and the need to defend religious and political beliefs against Communism using moral courage and civic responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Sheen
T Paulus
Washington
Song Dedications in a Local Message List
A list of song dedications with performer names such as Bonnie Joyce K and Daylene plus titles like Where the Boys Are and Your the Nearest Thing To Heaven. Other entries include Emily Raining in My Heart Nayde Tomorrow and Shoe Don't Worry About Me. The set features many pairs and initials indicating sharers and performers in a community notice style.
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Bonnie
Joyce K
Daylene
Joyce F
Emily
Daniel and
Gayle
Geneva
Blue Moon
John W.—Thousand Stars
John Warren
The
Lloyd
Come On
Love Kermit
Me Jean and
Irene B
Daddy
Schmidt Visit to Killeen for Ill Bierschwales
Mr and Mrs David Schmidt traveled to Killeen last week to see Mr and Mrs Clarence Bierschwale who were ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Schmidt
Killeen
Clarence Bierschwale
Senior Class Play Mumbo Jumbo at High School Cafetorium
The Senior Class presents Mumbo Jumbo a mystery comedy in three acts on Monday and Tuesday May 1 2 1961 at the High School Cafetorium. A concession stand operates before after and between acts. All 1961 seniors participate in the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlmbo Jlmbo
4 H Club News April Meeting in Harper
The Harper 4 H Club held its April 13 workshop with many members and parents present. Mothers aiding sewing boxes were Mesdames Clint Brown Feller Lange Tatsch Honig Moses Mrosek and Calcote. The leatherwork helper was Mrs Calcote. Next meeting is a business session April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper 4-H Club
Mesdames
Clint Brown
Feller
Lange
Tatsch
Honig
Moses
Mrosek
Calcote
Betty Jean Calcote
Livestock sale preview and prices for Friday
Livestock Lines reports a good cattle run and light sheep and goats for Friday sale April 21. Cows down 50 cents to a dollar per cwt, hogs steady, sheep steady to weak, goats strong. Representative prices from R H Herring, Dick Cheairs, J D Joy, and others listed. stocker and goat sale upcoming May 10. regular Friday sale at 12 30 p.m. Lem Jones manager, Ben Hyde owner. Bonded for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem
Ed Barfield
Mt Gts
Ernest Hardesty
Albert Martinez
John Speck
Mts
Marie Amberson
Billy
Lem Jones
Mgr
Ben Hyde
Local Family Visits Highlight Fredericksburg Gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. Theo Oehler spent Monday in Fredericksburg visiting Mrs. Gustav Seltz of Alberta Alabama who has been in town. Mr. and Mrs. Hilmar Wendel and son Daymond Wendel and family from Kerrville were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Schmidt on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Oehler
Fredericksburg
Gustav Seltz
Alberta
Alabama
Hilmar Wendel
Daymond Wendel
Kerrville
Lee Schmidt
Church Announcements Welcome to Harper's Parishes
Harper's Churches extend a cordial welcome to all. Attend Masses on Sunday April 30 at 9 30 a.m. followed by School of Religion for children and a youth social at night. Monday choir practice. First Friday Masses 7 30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sodality meeting. First Saturday Mass 8 a.m. followed by meditation.
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Harper's Churches
School of Religion
Harper United Presbyterian Church Service Roles
Francis Floyd named Sunday School Superintendent while John Tarr serves as pianist at Harper United Presbyterian Church. Services and activities announced for the congregation.
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Harper United Presbyterian Church
Francis Floyd
John Tarr
St James Lutheran Church Worship and Mission Schedule
The notice invites attendance at St James Lutheran Church with 8:00 worship, 9:45 study, 10:45 worship and a mission preaching series by Rev Rudy Kelling from Sunday through April 23 to 27, with 8:00 p.m. evening missions and children's sermons. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Junction
Rudy Kelling
Missioner Sun
Students win third in 4-H Elimination Contest
Miss Darlene Mrosek Mrs Hazelle Calcote and daughter Betty Jean joined Peggy Feller Jan Brown and Patsy Bailey at the District 4-H Elimination Contests in San Angelo Saturday A skit titled A Flapper Attends a Wedding earned Brown Feller and Bailey third place in the I Have Fun Contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Mrosek
Hazelle Calcote
Betty Jean
Peggy Feller
Jan Brown
Patsy Bailey
San Angelo
Misses Brown
Feller
Bailey
Flapper
Spare Time Investment Ad in Boise Idaho
Refilling and collecting money from new type high quality coin operated dispensers in this area. No selling. To qualify you must have car and $600 to $1900 cash. Seven to twelve hours weekly can net up to $400 monthly. More full time. For personal interview write P O Box 1055 Boise Idaho. Include phone.
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P. OQ
Boise
Idaho
Barbecue gathering lists Bierschwale family and guests
Mr and Mrs Fred Bierschwale Sr hosted a Sunday barbecue with many relatives and friends attending. Attendees included M Sgt and Mrs Fred Bierschwale Jr and daughters S F C and Mrs Harry Sheppard and children Sgt and Mrs Alvin Lang Mr and Mrs Carrol Bierschwale and children from San Antonio Mrs J O Crowall and Mr and Mrs Dalton Monk of Fredericksburg Mr and Mrs J W Bierschwale and son Sunday afternoon guests were Mr and Mrs Ray Bierschwale Mrs W D Stockard and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Anderegg and daughters Mrs Norman Sullivan and children of San Antonio spent Tuesday through Thursday with her parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang. Lr and Mrs Sullivan and children returned to Harper to spend the weekend. Other visitors were Mr and Mrs Ellis Lang and Sharon Kay of Comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bierschwale
Fred Bierschwale Jr
S.F.C
Harry Sheppard
Alvin Lang
Carrol Bierschwale
San Antonio
J. O. Crowall
Dalton Monk
Fredericksburg
J. W. Bierschwale
Ray Bierschwale
W. D. Stockard
Gilbert Anderegg
Norman Sullivan
Edwin Lang
Methodist Church Schedule and Meetings
Holy Communion observed on the third Sunday at 11 a.m. The W S C S meets every Tuesday after the first Sunday at 2 30 p.m. The Official Board meets every second Tuesday at 7 30 p.m.
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Holy Communion
S.C.S
Harper Pentecostal Church Service Schedule
Carlos B. Parker leads Harper Pentecostal Church with Wednesday service at 7 30 p m Bible Sunday schedule 10 00 am Sunday School 11 00 am worship hour 7 30 pm evangelistic service all are welcome.
First Baptist Church Scheduled Services This Sunday
Rev W H Totty pastors as Sunday School opens at 10 a m and Worship Service follows at 11 am with an Evening Service at 7 pm A cordial welcome to all believers is extended and the phrase Blessed are they who dwell in Thy house frames the hour of worship.
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Earth
Mulligan
God
Ife
Religious and family visit highlights this weekend
Rev. C. H. Rose and children and Rev. Rudy Kelling were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Max Lange and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Spaeth Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lange. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Bierschwale and children of Brownwood visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Bierschwale, and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Whitworth Saturday night and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Rose
Rudy Kelling
Max Lange
Alfred Spaeth
Elmer Lange
Clark Bierschwale
Brownwood
A. L. Bierschwale
Pete Whitworth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harper School News
Langford Metzger
FFA
Longhorn Band
Swayze Studio FP. H
Swayze
Kerrville, Texas
Postoffice
Harper Herald
Norman J. Dietel
A. C. Wendel
Harper, Texas
Francis J. Walch
Thone UN
Texas Press Assn
National Editorial Assn
West Texas Press Association
Gochar
Clusa
Pea
Seans
William Hughes Mulligan
Fordham University School of Law
MAL Smbu
Permaglas
A. C. Smith Glass
Vapo Butane
Gene Sidlo
Texas
Ruben Bode
Murry Hurd
G. C. Stevens
Longbeach
Mich
Ruben Bade
C.A. Spencer
Dayton
Bobby Lang
Carrie Clentine
Betty Engleman
Mrs
Red Engleman
Ben Schroeder
Julia Wall of
Lawake
R. F. Manske
Virginia Plummer
Herbert Jones
Paul Jones
Gene Jones and Sons
Texas Hill Country
Chas
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
R. H. Herring
Dick Cheairs
R. D. Kothmann
Harlan Hight
Jer Cow & Cf
Luke Hapgood
Hfr
Richard Woods
Blk Cow & Cf
Tom Carter
Red Str Cf
Jack Herring
Yrlangus Bull
B.&b
Springs Rd
J. D. Joy
Lee Joy
Elmer Harrison
L. L. Bunbar
C. L. Brown
Harper Volunteer Fire Department
Eldred
Alma Roach Harper
Hill Crest
Harpee
Ellig Lang
Chas. W. Barrett
St, James Lutheran Church
Lonnie Itz
Rt. 1
Box 345
Austin
Plymouth Rocks
Comfort
Boots & Saddle
Palomino Shetland Stud
Hazelle Calcote Harper
Felix T. Tybor
Palace Theatre
Moorman
Westinghouse & Small Appliances
Zenith TV
MOBIL
O. F. Kattner, Pastor
Harper Pentecuss
AL Church
Carlos B. Parker
First Baptist Church
W. H. Totty
Wanda & Allen Bowers
T-Bone Dowell
North Main Junction
Mrs. T-Bone
the Three Little T-Bones
James - Modell - Lanny
Wanda
Bobby
Brewster
Hubert Brewster
Main St. Junction
Byres
Gwyn House
Remington-Rand & Smith-Corona
Angora Stocker
Sale
Willard Jordan
Junction Stock Yards
Charlie Schwartz
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